[New]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133, there shall be a Municipal Clerk
appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough
Council. The term of office of the Municipal Clerk shall be three
(3) years.
[New]
No person shall be appointed as Municipal Clerk unless he/she
shall have a registered Municipal Clerk Certificate issued pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 et seq.
[1980 Code § 43-8; New]
The Municipal Clerk shall:
a.
Be in attendance at his office in the Borough Hall daily, excepting
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, during such hours as the Council
may by resolution determine.
b.
Act as Secretary of the municipal corporation and have custody of
all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, contracts, and archival records
of the municipal corporation. The Borough Council may, however, provide
by ordinance that any other specific officer shall have custody of
any specific other class of record.
c.
Act as Secretary to the Borough Council, prepare meeting agendas
at the discretion of the Council, be present at all meetings of the
Council, keep a journal of the proceedings of every regular and special
meeting, and record the minutes of every meeting. The pages of these
minutes shall be consecutively numbered commencing with the report
of the first meeting and ending with the last meeting of the calendar
year. One (1) copy of all minutes shall be retained by the Clerk as
the official record of the Mayor and Council and, at the end of the
calendar year, shall be permanently bound and retained with the Borough
records. The Clerk shall also forward to the Mayor and each member
of the Council a copy of the minutes of each session.
d.
Keep an ordinance book containing the original signed copy of all
ordinances and resolutions; maintain an appointment book containing
a record of all appointments to office, the term for which each is
appointed and his or her salary, if any; and also a record of the
contents of the Borough safe deposit box.
e.
Serve as the administrative officer responsible for the acceptance
of applications for licenses and permits and the issuance of licenses
and permits, except where Statute or ordinance has delegated that
responsibility to some other Borough officer. At every regular meeting
the Clerk shall make a report in such form as the Council may decide
of all licenses issued by the Clerk's office since the preceding meeting
and pay to the Chief Financial Officer the fees received therefor.
f.
Serve as the Chief Administrative Officer in all elections held in
the Borough, subject to the requirements of Title 19 of the New Jersey
Statutes Annotated.
g.
Serve as Chief Registrar of voters in the Borough, subject to the
requirements of Title 19 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated.
h.
Open and present to the Mayor and Council all correspondence addressed
to it and answer the same in accordance with the direction of the
Mayor and Council.
i.
Receive and file in the Clerk's office all oaths and affirmations
of office, bonds of municipal employees, bonds for the performance
of contracts, deeds, contracts, decrees, insurance policies, leases
and all other papers affecting Borough property or affairs.
j.
Have custody of the Official Seal of the Borough and shall affix
the same to all papers whenever required.
k.
Serve as coordinator and records manager responsible for implementing
local archives and records retention programs as mandated pursuant
to Title 47 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated.
l.
Supervise the advertising of all ordinances and perform such other
duties as are enjoined upon the Municipal Clerk by law and other such
services as the Mayor and Council may require by resolution or otherwise.
[1980 Code § 43-10; New]
The salary of the Municipal Clerk shall be as provided in the
Salary Ordinance of the Borough and shall be payable in biweekly installments
in the same manner as other Borough officials are paid, which salary
shall be in lieu of all fees.
[1980 Code §§ 43-11; 43-12; 43-13]
a.
Creation. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-135, the office of Deputy Municipal
Clerk is hereby created. The Deputy Municipal Clerk shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council for a term
as they shall establish.
b.
Duties.
1.
In the absence of the Municipal Clerk, the Deputy Municipal Clerk
shall perform all the duties required by law and the ordinances to
be performed by the Municipal Clerk.
2.
In addition thereto, the Deputy Municipal Clerk shall assist the
Municipal Clerk in the performance of the duties of the Office of
the Municipal Clerk and perform such duties as are designated by and
under the direction of the Municipal Clerk, attend such meetings of
the various boards and committees of the Borough as the Clerk may
designate, take the minutes of the meetings thereof and generally
perform such duties as the Municipal Clerk and the Mayor and Council
may designate.
c.
Compensation. The salary of the Deputy Municipal Clerk shall be as
provided in a Salary Ordinance of the Borough and shall be payable
in biweekly payments.
[1980 Code §§ 43-14—43-15]
a.
Position Created. There is hereby created the position of Clerk-Stenographer
in the Office of the Municipal Clerk.
b.
Duties. The duties of the position of Clerk-Stenographer hereby created
in the Office of the Municipal Clerk shall include but in no way shall
be limited to the following:
1.
Attend all meetings of the Governing Body and such other meetings
as the Mayor and Council or Municipal Clerk may designate, take verbatim
shorthand notes of the proceedings of such meetings and transcribe
same under the supervision and direction of the Municipal Clerk.
2.
Perform such typing and filing of records as the Governing Body or
the Municipal Clerk may require or designate.
3.
Answer and on direction make calls on the telephone.
4.
Under supervision and direction of the Municipal Clerk, prepare license
applications and issue licenses.
5.
Perform such other duties as the Mayor and Council or the Municipal
clerk may require, order or direct.
c.
Compensation. The salary of the position of Clerk-Stenographer hereby
created shall be as provided in a Salary Ordinance and shall be payable
at the time and in the same manner as all other salaries of Borough
employees are paid.
[Ord. No. 2176 § 43-133]
There is hereby created the position of Chief Administrative
Officer.
[Ord. No. 2176 § 43-134]
The Chief Administrative Officer shall be a full-time employee
of the Borough and shall serve at the discretion of the Mayor and
Council. He/She shall receive such compensation as the Mayor and Council
may determine and shall be chosen solely on the basis of experience
and administrative qualifications. The Chief Administrative Officer
may hold one (1) or more other appointive positions in the Borough.
[Ord. No. 2176 § 43-135]
The Chief Administrative Officer may be removed by a two-thirds
(2/3) vote of the Borough Council. The resolution of removal shall
become effective three (3) months after its adoption by the Borough
Council, which may provide that the resolution shall have immediate
effect; provided, however, that the Governing Body shall cause to
be paid to the Chief Administrative Officer forthwith any unpaid balance
of his/her salary for the next three (3) calendar months following
adoption of the resolution.
[Ord. No. 2176 § 43-136]
a.
The Chief Administrative Officer, with the consent of the Council, may designate a Borough officer or employee as Acting Chief Administrative Officer to perform the duties of the office during his/her absence or disability of less than ten (10) days. Should the Chief Administrative Officer not do so, or should the Mayor and Council disagree with the designated appointment, then the appointment of the Acting Chief Administrative Officer shall be made pursuant to Subsection 2-9.2.
[Ord. No. 2176 § 43-137]
a.
The Chief Administrative Officer shall receive such salary as may
be established in the Salary Ordinance of the Borough. He/She shall
be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance
of his/her office.
b.
Unless otherwise provided, no Acting Chief Administrative Officer
shall be paid more than his/her regular salary while serving in that
capacity but he/she shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses
incurred in the performance of his/her office. If the Mayor and Council,
by resolution, increases the compensation of the Acting Administrator
during his/her term, such increased compensation shall not exceed
the minimum established in the Salary Ordinance for the position of
Chief Administrative Officer.
[Ord. No. 2176 § 43-138]
[Ord. No. 2176 § 43-139]
The Chief Administrative Officer shall have such administrative
duties and functions as shall be delegated to him/her by the Mayor
and Council. The Chief Administrative Officer of the Borough shall
be responsible to the Mayor and Council for the administration of
all Borough affairs and with the following powers and duties.
The Chief Administrative Officer shall:
a.
Attend all meetings of the Mayor and Council and such other meetings
as directed by the Mayor and Council.
b.
Provide a liaison between the Mayor and Council and various municipal
boards, agencies and departments of the Borough and its professional
advisors.
c.
Keep the Mayor and Council currently informed on all matters assigned
to him/her or otherwise within his/her jurisdiction.
d.
Be responsible for the coordination of interdepartmental operations
and manage the day-to-day operations of the Borough Hall by coordinating
and supervising the activities of all employees.
e.
Make studies and surveys of the municipal problems of the Borough
as shall be assigned by the Mayor and Council, and prepare and submit
written reports of his/her findings and determinations to the Mayor
and Council for its consideration and action.
f.
Have direct responsibility for policy formulation on overall problems
and shall study continually present and future budgets, purchasing
procedures and personnel organization and policies, making appropriate
changes when necessary. He/She also shall make recommendations to
the Mayor and Council relating thereto as he/she deems necessary.
g.
Be responsible for continually improving communications between the
various Borough personnel, departments, agencies, boards and the Mayor
and Council.
h.
See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the Borough
or its inhabitants in any Statute or contract are faithfully kept
and performed and, upon knowledge of any violation, call the same
to the attention of the Borough Council.
i.
Have the authority to recommend the removal, discipline and appointment
of all department heads subject to the personnel policies of the Borough.
j.
Be responsible for the overall supervision and maintenance of the
real property owned by the Borough of Roselle Park.
k.
Review daily any complaints concerning the function and obligations
of the Borough made by any of its residents and keep a permanent record
of all complaints and the disposition made.
l.
Make any recommendations which he may believe will increase the efficiency
of the operation of the Borough.
m.
Develop and administer a comprehensive personnel program, as provided
by the Council.
n.
Implement and enforce the policies of the Mayor and Council with
respect to the compiling and release of public information.
o.
Supervise the disbursement of all Borough funds and approve all vouchers
and bills before submitting same to the Mayor and Council for final
approval.
p.
Conduct annual evaluations of department heads and oversee evaluation
of personnel.
q.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Mayor
and Council, which duties may be modified by resolution or the Mayor
and Council.
[Added 9-2-2021 by Ord.
No. 2664]
a.
Creation. The position of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer is
hereby created.
b.
Appointment. The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer shall be appointed
amongst the full-time department heads of the Borough by the Mayor
subject to the advice and consent of the Borough Council solely on
the basis of experience and administrative qualifications. The Deputy
Chief Administrative Officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor
and Council.
c.
Compensation. The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer shall receive no wage above and beyond their full-time salary as a department head. Any time spent by the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer as the Acting Chief Administrative Officer may be compensated pursuant to the provisions of § 2-9.5b at the discretion of the Mayor and Council.
[1980 Code § 43-51]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1 et seq., there is hereby created
the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Borough.
[1980 Code § 43-52]
The Chief Financial Officer shall be required to have a Municipal
Finance Officer certification issued pursuant to the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1 et seq.
[1980 Code § 43-53]
The compensation for this officer shall be fixed in the Salary
Ordinance.
[1980 Code § 43-54; New]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140-10 the term of office shall be
four (4) years commencing January 1 of the year of appointment.
[1980 Code § 43-55; New]
The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for carrying
out the duties set forth in N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-26 et seq.
The Chief Financial Officer shall:
a.
Receive funds entrusted, received or under the control of any department
and deposit all funds received by him in depositories authorized by
the Governing Body by resolution.
b.
Have custody of all investments and invested funds of the Borough
or in possession of the Borough in a fiduciary capacity, except as
otherwise provided by law, and keep such funds and all moneys of the
Borough not required for current operations safely invested or deposited
in interest bearing accounts.
c.
Have the safekeeping of all bonds and notes of the Borough and the
receipt and delivery of the Borough bonds and notes for transfer,
registration or exchange.
d.
Keep a full account of all case receipts and disbursements of the
Borough and at least once each month, or more often if the Governing
Body requires, furnish the Governing Body with a statement of all
moneys received and expended by him/her.
e.
Be responsible to carry out all duties and functions provided for
in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-1 et seq. and shall perform such duties as the Mayor
and Council may direct.
[New]
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council,
shall provide for the appointment of a Tax Assessor.
[New]
The Tax Assessor shall hold the Tax Assessor's Certificate provided
for in N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.25 et seq. and shall have the duty of assessing
property for the purpose of general taxation. Nothing in this section
shall affect adversely the salary or tenure rights acquired pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.31 or any other law.
[New]
The Tax Assessor shall perform the duties required of the holder
of such office pursuant to Title 54 of the New Jersey Statutes and
such regulations as may be promulgated by the New Jersey Division
of Taxation and the Monmouth County Board of Taxation.
a.
Have, perform and discharge all the functions, powers and duties
prescribed by law for a Municipal Assessor.
b.
Maintain adequate assessment records of each separate parcel of real
property assessed or exempted.
c.
Maintain a current tax map of the Borough as a public record and
cause to be recorded thereon all changes in ownership or character
of the real property assessed, employing for that purpose the facilities
of other Departments as provided by the Code.
d.
Report to the Borough Council as to equalization proceedings and
other matters involving the County Tax Board and make recommendations
as to action to be taken in that regard.
[New]
The Mayor and Borough Council shall determine the amount of
compensation for the Tax Assessor in the Salary Ordinance.
[New]
The Tax Assessor shall hold office for a term of four (4) years.
Vacancies other than due to expiration of term shall be filled by
appointment for the unexpired term.
[New]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-141 et seq., the Mayor and Borough
Council shall appoint the Tax Collector who shall be charged with
the duty of collecting taxes on real property in the Borough.
[New]
The Tax Collector shall hold his office for a term of four (4)
years from January 1 next following his appointment. Vacancies other
than those due to the expiration of term shall be filled by appointment
for the unexpired term.
[New]
No person shall be appointed or reappointed as Tax Collector
unless he or she shall hold a Tax Collector Certificate issued by
the Director of the Division of Local Government Services. A Tax Collector
certificate shall be obtained upon qualification and successful completion
of the examination given by the Director of the Division of Local
Government Services. Qualifications for certification shall be in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.2. Revocation or suspension of
any certificates shall be in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.5.
[1980 Code § 43-1; New]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:139, there is hereby created the office
of Borough Attorney, and an Attorney or a firm of attorneys, in the
discretion of the Mayor and Council, shall be appointed in accordance
with law. The Borough Attorney shall be a duly licensed attorney-at-law
of the State of New Jersey.
[1980 Code § 43-2]
The Attorney shall prosecute or defend any and all suits or
actions, whether in law, equity or administrative proceedings, to
which the Borough may be a party or in which it may be interested,
or proceedings in which any officer of the Borough in the capacity
of such office may be a party.
[1980 Code § 43-3]
The Borough Attorney shall be the legal advisor of the Borough
and shall render advice on all legal questions affecting the municipality
whenever requested to do so by the Governing Body.
[1980 Code § 43-4]
It shall be the duty of the Borough Attorney to attend all regular
and special meetings of the Mayor and Council when requested to do
so.
[1980 Code § 43-5]
It shall be the duty of the Borough Attorney to attend to the
completion of all assessment and condemnation proceedings.
[1980 Code § 43-6]
It shall be the duty of the Borough Attorney to draft or supervise
the phraseology of any contract, lease or other documents or instruments
to which the Borough may be a party, and upon request of the Governing
Body, to draft ordinances covering such subjects as may be within
the power of the municipality.
[1980 Code § 43-7]
a.
The Borough Attorney shall receive for his services a retainer to
be fixed by ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Council. This retainer
shall be full compensation for all advisory services, attendance at
meetings of the Mayor and Council, drafting of ordinances, contracts
and other documents, and all services other than those rendered in
connection with the following matters:
1.
Foreclosure of tax title liens;
2.
Defense or prosecution of tax appeals;
3.
Defense or prosecution of litigation or administrative proceedings;
4.
Services as a labor-management negotiator;
5.
Services in the preparation of a municipal bond issue;
6.
Such other unusual or specialized projects requiring legal services
beyond the ordinance scope of the Attorney's duties, provided the
performance of these services and the additional compensation therefor
are agreed upon by the Mayor and Council.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 2-14, Economic Development
Director, Ord. No. 2542-2018, was repealed 9-5-2019 by Ord. No. 2584.
[Ord. No. 2546-2018 § 2]
There is hereby created the position of Animal Control Officer
within the Borough of Roselle Park; a statutory position established
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 4:19-15.16 et seq.
[Ord. No. 2546-2018 § 3]
The position of Animal Control Officer shall be appointed by
the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council pursuant
to N.J.A.C. 4:19-15.16b. Such individual shall serve for a term as
contractually agreed between the Borough of Roselle Park and the appointee.
[Ord. No. 2546-2018 § 4]
The Animal Control Officer shall receive such salary as may
be established within the guides of the prevailing Salary Ordinance
of the Borough.
[Ord. No. 2546-2018 § 5]
The Animal Control Officer shall possesses professional certification
as a Certified Animal Control Officer as recognized and promulgated
by the State of New Jersey Department of Health pursuant to N.J.A.C.
4:19-15.16a. In addition to such certification, the Borough of Roselle
Park may qualify such an employee based on their professionalism,
knowledge, and proven dedication to the community.
[Ord. No. 2546-2018 § 6]
a.
Enforce all laws pursuant to the powers vested with the Animal Control
Officer pursuant to State Statute including, but not limited to, N.J.A.C.
4:19-15.16 et seq.
b.
Explicitly enforce the provisions of Chapter 8 of the Code of the Borough of Roselle Park, entitled "Animal Control."
c.
Work cooperatively with Borough agencies and departments including,
but not limited to, the Health Department, Municipal Clerk's Office,
and Police Department in furtherance of local and regional animal
control efforts.
d.
Work cooperatively with the Borough's duly appointed Humane Law Enforcement
Officer.
e.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned to them by the Mayor
and Council.
[1980 Code § 18-1]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-139, there is hereby created the
position of Borough Engineer, who is required to hold a New Jersey
professional engineer license, a land surveyor license and the Certified
Municipal Engineer (CME) designation.
[New]
The Borough Engineer shall be appointed by the Mayor with the
advice and consent of the Council and shall hold office for a term
of three (3) years as prescribed by law.
[1980 Code § 18-2]
The Borough Engineer shall receive such compensation which in
the Salary Ordinance Resolution shall be established. In consideration
of the salary received, the Borough Engineer shall perform the following
duties:
[1980 Code § 18-3]
a.
In addition to the above-enumerated engineering services, the Borough
may engage an engineering firm, which will be appointed by the Mayor
and Council by Resolution. The appointed engineering firm shall be
paid at an hourly rate and shall submit appropriate bills for services.
b.
The municipal portion of the engineering services to be billed and
paid to the appointed engineering firm are as follows:
[1980 Code § 18-4; New]
[1980 Code § 18-5]
a.
Except as hereinafter provided, the initial cost of all trees planted
by the Department of Public Works, the cost of planting same, the
cost of the posts and boxes or guards used for the protection thereof
and the cost of the removal of any tree or part thereof dangerous
to public safety shall, if the Borough Engineer so determines, in
accordance with uniform rules and regulations promulgated for this
purpose, be a charge upon the real estate in front of which such tree
or trees shall be planted or removed as an improvement thereof. Such
cost, if it is determined that it is to be paid by the owner, shall,
unless paid directly to the Borough Engineer, be certified by it to
the Collector of Taxes, shall thereupon become a lien upon the real
estate, shall be included in the next tax bill rendered to the owner
or owners thereof and shall be collected in the same manner as other
taxes against that property.
[1980 Code § 18-6]
In every case where the property of an abutting owner will be
chargeable with the cost of the planting of any shade tree or trees,
the Borough Engineer shall give notice of the meeting at which it
is proposed to consider the planting by publishing the notice at least
once, not less than twenty (20) days before the meeting, in a newspaper
circulating in the municipality, and by personal service of a copy
of the notice upon the abutting owner at least ten (10) days before
the meeting. The notice shall specify the street or portions thereof
on which such planting is proposed and shall require all persons who
may object thereto to present their objections, in writing, at the
Office of the Borough Engineer at or before the meeting. Before final
action shall be taken, all objections so filed shall be considered.
[1980 Code § 18-7]
a.
No statute giving any person or State, County or municipal board,
body or official power or authority to lay any sidewalk along or to
open, construct, curb or pave any street or to do any similar act
shall be construed to permit or authorize any interference with or
injury to a highway shade tree without the consent of the Borough
Engineer within whose jurisdiction such tree shall be located. In
all cases, such Borough Engineer shall be reasonably cooperate with
such person, board, body or official for the public good.
b.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be held to take away or diminish
any of the powers or authority of any County Agency over the trees
or shrubbery in any County park or parkway within its jurisdiction
or to give any other commission or board any power or authority with
respect to such trees or shrubbery.
[New]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4, the Borough Council shall employ
a registered municipal accountant of the State of New Jersey to prepare
an annual audit of its books, amounts and financial transactions of
the Borough.
[1980 Code § 43-39]
There is hereby established in the Borough the position of Local
Historian, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and
consent of Council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governing
Body. The Local Historian shall serve without compensation, but the
Governing Body may annually appropriate such funds as may be necessary
to reimburse this officer for expenses incurred in the performance
of the duties and responsibilities hereinafter set forth.
[1980 Code § 43-40]
The Local Historian may employ such clerical assistants as may
be necessary in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities
hereinafter set forth, within the limits of such funds as may be made
available by the Mayor and Council for such purposes in the annual
budget of the Borough.
[1980 Code § 43-41]
The Local Historian shall have the following powers and responsibilities:
a.
The Local Historian shall carry out a historical program, including
but not restricted to collecting, preserving and making available
materials relating to the history of the Borough of Roselle Park.
The Historian shall store such materials in such manner as to ensure
their preservation and shall notify the State Archivist, New Jersey
Historical Commission, the Union County Local Historian and the Mayor
and Council of any materials which should be acquired for preservation.
Upon leaving office, the Local Historian shall turn over all materials
and records and reports into the possession of his successor, if then
appointed, or to the Governing Body until a successor shall be appointed.
b.
The Local Historian shall make an annual report to the Mayor and
Borough Council stating all the work accomplished during the next
year. The Historian shall transmit a copy of such report to the New
Jersey Historical Commission. Further, the Historian shall consult
with the New Jersey Historical Commission for the purpose of implementing
a historical program for the Borough of Roselle Park.
c.
The Local Historian may research, write and cause to have published
a history of the Borough of Roselle Park and may recommend appropriate
historical materials for publication.
d.
The Local Historian may assist a Landmark Commission, as well as
advise the Mayor and Council, concerning the acquisition, administration,
use and disposition of any landmark or historical site, including
such places in his jurisdiction which are included in the New Jersey
Register of Historic Places. Such advice may be furnished to the Historic
Site Section, Department of Environmental Protection.
e.
The Local Historian shall assist in projects of commemoration, including
the erection of monuments, historic markers and guide signs.
f.
The Local Historian shall also perform such duties as may be assigned
to him by the Mayor and Council.
[Ord. No. 2237 § 1]
The purpose of this section is to create the administrative
mechanisms needed for the execution of Roselle Park Borough's responsibility
to assist in the provision of affordable housing pursuant to the Fair
Housing Act of 1985.
[Ord. No. 2237 § 2]
As used in this section, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Shall mean the entity responsible for administering the affordability
controls of some or all units in the affordable housing program for
Roselle Park Borough to ensure that the restricted units under administration
are affirmatively marketed and sold or rented, as applicable, only
to low- and moderate-income households.
Shall mean the employee charged by the Governing Body with
the responsibility for oversight and administration of the affordable
housing program for Roselle Park Borough.
[Ord. No. 2237 § 3]
a.
Establishment of Position of Municipal Housing Liaison. There is
hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for Roselle
Park Borough.
b.
Subject to the approval of the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH),
the Municipal Housing Liaison shall be appointed by the Governing
Body and may be a full or part time municipal employee.
c.
The Municipal Housing Liaison shall be responsible for oversight and administration of the affordable housing program for Roselle Park Borough, including the following responsibilities which may not be contracted out, exclusive of Subsection c6 which may be contracted out:
1.
Serving as Roselle Park Borough's primary point of contact for all
inquiries from the State, affordable housing providers, Administrative
Agents, and interested households;
2.
Monitoring the status of all restricted units in Roselle Park Borough's
Fair Share Plan;
3.
Compiling, verifying, and submitting annual reports as required by
COAH;
4.
Coordinating meetings with affordable housing providers and Administrative
Agents, as applicable;
5.
Attending continuing education opportunities on affordability controls,
compliance monitoring, and affirmative marketing as offered or approved
by COAH;
6.
If applicable, serving as the Administrative Agent for some or all
of the restricted units in Roselle Park Borough.
d.
Subject to approval by COAH, Roselle Park Borough may contract with or authorize a consultant, authority, government or any agency charged by the Governing Body, which entity shall have the responsibility of administering the affordable housing program of Roselle Park Borough, except for those responsibilities which may not be contracted out pursuant to Subsection c above. If Roselle Park Borough contracts with another entity to administer all or any part of the affordable housing program, including the affordability controls and Affirmative Marketing Plan, the Municipal Housing Liaison shall supervise the contracting Administrative Agent.
e.
Compensation. Compensation shall be fixed by the Governing Body at
the time of the appointment of the Municipal Housing Liaison between
the minimum annual salary of six thousand ($6,000) dollars and maximum
of fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars.
f.
Administrative Powers and Duties Assigned to the Municipal Housing Liaison. Only the five (5) required responsibilities outlined in Subsection c above will be handled by Roselle Park Borough's Municipal Housing Liaison. All other duties will be delegated to an approved Administrative Agent to be determined by a future ordinance or professional service contract.
[Ord. No. 2547-2018 § 2]
There is hereby created the position of Qualified Purchasing
Agent within the Borough of Roselle Park; a statutory position established
pursuant to the New Jersey Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1
et seq., and N.J.A.C. 5:32-4 et seq.
[Ord. No. 2547-2018 § 3]
The position of Qualified Purchasing Agent shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council. Such
individual shall serve for a term as contractually agreed between
the Borough of Roselle Park and the appointee.
[Ord. No. 2547-2018 § 4]
The Qualified Purchasing Agent shall receive such salary as
may be established within the guides of the prevailing Salary Ordinance
of the Borough.
[Ord. No. 2547-2018 § 5]
The Qualified Purchasing Agent shall possesses professional
certification as a Qualified Purchasing Agent as recognized and promulgated
by the Division of Local Government Services within the State of New
Jersey Department of Community Affairs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9.
In addition to such certification, the Borough of Roselle Park may
qualify such an employee based on their professionalism, knowledge,
and proven dedication to the community.
[Ord. No. 2547-2018 § 6]
a.
Work to ensure the Borough of Roselle Park's compliance with the
provisions of the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law.
b.
Develop and recommend comprehensive purchasing procedures for use
by the Borough of Roselle Park and its agencies.
c.
Develop and recommend comprehensive guidelines for vendors or other
entities seeking to do business with the Borough of Roselle Park.
d.
Develop and recommend methods to continually modernize and update
the procurement systems and techniques used by the Borough of Roselle
Park.
e.
Work cooperatively with Borough departments, personnel, and contracted
professionals to ensure the effective and timely delivery of goods
and services.
f.
Oversee and execute all procurement functions on behalf of the Borough
of Roselle Park, including, but not limited to:
1.
Finalizing bid specifications.
2.
Finalizing proposal solicitation documents.
3.
Reviewing quotes as received by end-user departments.
4.
Receiving bids on behalf of the Borough.
5.
Reviewing bid documentation as received.
6.
Recommending action on publicly bid items.
7.
Researching cooperative and other group purchasing opportunities.
g.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned to them by the Mayor
and Council.
[Added 9-5-2019 by Ord. No. 2585]
There is hereby created the position of Veterans' Resource Director
within the Borough of Roselle Park.
The position of Veterans' Resource Director shall be appointed
by the Mayor. In all cases, appointees shall be United States military
veterans honorably discharged evidenced by presentation of a DD 214,
DD 215, NGB 22 or NGB 22A form as proof. All appointees shall be residents
of the Borough of Roselle Park. The duration of term shall be for
two years.
The Veterans' Resource Director shall serve without compensation,
but the governing body may annually appropriate such funds as may
be necessary to reimburse this officer for expenses incurred in the
performance of the duties and responsibilities hereinafter set forth
in this section.
a.
Work cooperatively with representatives of the County of Union, State
of New Jersey, and United States federal government, any applicable
subdivisions thereof, and any charitable organizations, to gather
and share information about resources for military veterans including,
but in no way limited to: employment opportunities, housing opportunities,
and healthcare resources.
b.
Facilitate and schedule resource and assistance workshops for local
military veterans.
c.
Conduct outreach to local military veterans who reside within the
Borough of Roselle Park to gauge their needs, share information about
quality of life resources, and facilitate such resources where and
when applicable and appropriate.
d.
Work cooperatively with the Mayor and Council, Borough departments,
personnel, and contracted professionals to ensure the effective outreach
to local military veterans.
e.
Seek, and secure when possible, grant funding in the name of the
Borough of Roselle Park to further the objective of veteran outreach
and assistance.
f.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned to them by the Mayor
and Council.
